Lincoln Navigator
Price Range: $85,250-$113,090
Every version of the Lincoln Navigator comes with standard 4WD, making it easy to have power where you need it. The Premiere trim has been upgraded with BlueCruise, which is Ford and Lincoln’s hands-free driving system that can handle driving on most highways.
Pros
- Strong turbocharged V6 with plenty of power for towing
- Three comfortable rows of seats
- Tons of cargo room
Cons
- Disappointing fuel economy
- Ride quality can be a little too floaty at times
- Still feels like a truck
Powertrain Specifications
| Engine | 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Horsepower | 440 hp |
| Torque | 510 lb-ft |
| Driveline | 4WD |
| Fuel Efficiency | 16/22 mpg |
| Towing Capacity | 8,300 pounds |
The Navigator is huge and luxurious, which is what we’ve come to expect from this big and comfortable full-size SUV. There are two Navigator lengths to choose from. The longer Navigator L has 34.3 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats compared to 19.3 cubes for the standard-length Navigator.
Pricing By Trim
| Trim | MSRP |
| Premiere | $85,260 |
| Reserve | $97,690 |
| Black Label | $113,090 |
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
Price Range: $88,050-$113,050
If you want the largest Mercedes-Benz vehicle, you’ll drive the GLS-Class, which comes in three trims. Like many vehicles in this class, only the base model fits under the price threshold. Still, this is easily one of the best full-size luxury SUVs under $90,000 with its incredible package of luxury features and Mercedes-Benz driving manners.
Pros
- Easily seats adults in all three rows
- Plenty of impressive technology and driver-assist features
- Flexible cargo capacity
Cons
- Some interior controls and buttons are complicated
- Biggest Mercedes-Benz SUV but not as big as other full-size luxury SUVs
- Not as athletic as you expect a Mercedes-Benz SUV to be
Powertrain Specifications
| GLS 450 4Matic | GLS 580 4Matic | AMG GLS 63 | |
| Engine | 3.0-liter turbocharged 6-cylinder | 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 | 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 |
| Transmission | 9-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic | 9-speed automatic |
| Horsepower | 375 hp | 510 hp | 603 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 538 lb-ft | 627 lb-ft |
| Driveline | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Efficiency | 18/23 mpg | 16/21 mpg | 15/20 mpg |
| Towing Capacity | 7,700 pounds | 7,700 pounds | 7,700 pounds |
The rich interior style makes this big SUV supremely luxurious, which is what you expect from this brand’s flagship vehicle. The second row can have captain’s chairs, and there’s plenty of room for adults to fit in all three rows, making this SUV easy to enjoy. Adding the Executive Rear Seat Package turns up the comfort quite a bit with heated, ventilated, and massaging rear seats.
Pricing By Trim
| Trim | MSRP |
| GLS 450 4Matic | $88,050 |
| GLS 580 4Matic | $113,050 |
| AMG GLS 63 | $145,850 |
2Lexus LX 600
Price Range: $88,245-$127,345
In order to find a Lexus LX 600 that falls under the $90,000 price level, we have to look back to the 2022 model year. This means you could grab one on the used market and pay less than the quoted MSRP for that model year.
Pros
- Quick acceleration and impressively smooth power delivery
- Great-sounding Mark Levinson audio system
- Ultra Luxury trim has first-class rear-seat accommodations
Cons
- Big and top-heavy feel around turns
- Excessively floaty ride
- Some driver-aids are overly intrusive
Powertrain Specifications
| Engine | 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged V6 |
| Transmission | 10-speed automatic |
| Horsepower | 409 hp |
| Torque | 479 lb-ft |
| Driveline | 4WD |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17/22 mpg |
| Towing Capacity | 8,000 pounds |
The powertrain change for the 2022 Lexus LX 600 was one of the biggest improvements to this SUV. Gone is the old V8, and in its place is an impressive V6 with ample turbocharging that gives this big SUV plenty of power. You can take the Lexus LX 600 out on the trails but might not want to do so when you spend the amount of money required to drive this big brute.
Pricing By Trim
| Trim | MSRP |
| LX 600 | $88,245 |
| Premium | $99,005 |
| Luxury | $104,345 |
| F Sport | $105,005 |
| Ultra Luxury | $127,345 |
